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- Donald Trump has signed an initial agreement with Iran to extend the ceasefire between the US and Iran for another 60 days, laying the groundwork for reopening the Strait of Hormuz and launching negotiations on Iran’s nuclear program.
- “It’s signed,” Trump said as he left the Palace of Versailles after a dinner hosted by French President Emmanuel Macron.
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Skip next section The interim US-Iran deal comes into immediate effect, mediator Pakistan says06/18/2026June 18, 2026
The interim US-Iran deal comes into immediate effect, mediator Pakistan says
Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on X that both the US and Iran had signed the agreement and endorsed him as a mediator.
He said the deal “shall enter into force with immediate effect and as a first step, Islamic Republic of Iran will instantly reopen the Strait of Hormuz and the United States of America will immediately lift the naval blockade” in a post on X.
He said there will still be a formal signing ceremony on Friday.
Sharif’s post came after Trump said he signed the agreement at the Palace of Versailles near Paris.
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‘It’s signed,’ Trump says he leaves Palace of Versailles
“It’s signed,” Trump said as he left the Palace of Versailles after attending a dinner hosted by French President Emmanuel Macron.
“I signed it in Versailles,” Trump said. “Just signed it.”
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White House says Trump signed agreement on ending war in Iran
The White House said Trump signed a memorandum of understanding on ending the war in Iran while at Versailles, though cameras weren’t present for that.
Many historic treaties have been signed at Versailles over the centuries, ending wars or territorial disputes.
The most infamous was that sealed in 1919 officially ending World War I — whose harsh terms imposed on Germany are blamed by some historians for laying the groundwork for World War II.
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Trump signs initial agreement with Iran: What we know
President Donald Trump has signed an initial agreement that would extend the ceasefire by 60 days and see the Strait of Hormuz reopened gradually.
Officials had previously said Trump and Vice President JD Vance had digitally signed the agreement on Sunday and that a ceremonial signing would be held on Friday in Switzerland.
But the Associated Press, citing a US official, said that Trump signed the deal while at Versailles on Wednesday following a trip to the Group of Seven summit in France.
The US official said Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian also signed it Wednesday, though Iran did not immediately comment.
It wasn’t immediately clear if that act started a 60-day negotiating clock to reach a final deal.
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We’re launching the blog with breaking news with US President Donald Trump having signed an initial plan with Iran to end the Iran war.
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